NL Industries (NL) | Stock Overview & Key Data

NL Industries Inc. | Industrials

$7.87

-2.11%

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NL Industries Performance Comparison

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NL Industries

Industrials Sector

S&P 500

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: $7.81 High: $8.39

on May 16, 2025

52 Week Range

Low: $5.20 High: $9.42

on August 5, 2024

on December 13, 2024

All-Time High: $272.75 on August 17, 1981

Key Statistics

Market Cap i $392.7M

EPS i 1.25

P/E Ratio (TTM) i 6.43

Forward P/E i 9.35

P/B Ratio i 0.99

PEG Ratio i 9.35

Div. Yield i 8.65%

ROE i 15.68%

Beta i 0.348

Debt to Equity i 0.12

Financial Highlights

Profitability

Gross Margin i 30.20%

Operating Margin i 8.35%

Profit Margin i 41.19%

Returns and Earnings

Return on Assets (TTM) i 2.35%

Return on Equity (TTM) i 15.68%

EBITDA i $80.9M

Net Income (TTM) i $61.1M

Growth

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Dividend Information

Expected Yearly Dividend i $0.36

Estimated Dividend Yield i 4.58%

5 Year Average Dividend Yield i 3.81%

Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i 8.65%

Last 12-Month Dividend i $0.68

% of Earnings Paid as Dividends i 26.40%

Dividend Date i March 27, 2025

Ex-Dividend Date i March 11, 2025

Peer Performance Comparison

Company	Market Cap	1W	1M	3M	6M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
NL Industries NL	392.74M Small-cap	-2.48%	3.83%	10.38%	1.94%	2.74%	8.25%	1.94%	173.26%
Allegion plc ALLE	12.53B Large-cap	2.67%	16.39%	15.69%	5.05%	13.26%	17.05%	33.52%	54.46%
ADT ADT	7.19B Mid-cap	3.12%	9.01%	14.84%	13.62%	23.07%	19.64%	23.24%	31.75%
Napco Security NSSC	985.19M Small-cap	5.54%	28.84%	10.00%	-21.83%	-20.46%	-38.84%	65.46%	152.31%
Evolv Technologies EVLV	892.55M Small-cap	22.97%	62.99%	37.19%	103.73%	37.53%	102.97%	127.50%	-44.17%
CompX International CIX	316.96M Small-cap	-1.49%	3.96%	0.04%	-13.57%	0.12%	4.51%	21.25%	82.48%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 82.98%

Institutional Ownership i 12.99%

Shares Short i 95K

Short Ratio i 3.29

Short % of Shares Outstanding i 1.15%

Average 10-Day Volume i 32K

Average 90-Day Volume i 30K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NL's 52-week high and low?

In the last 52 weeks, NL Industries reached a high of $9.42 (on December 13, 2024) and a low of $5.20 (on August 5, 2024).

What is the market cap and P/E ratio for NL?

Curious about NL Industries's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 392.74M. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 6.43, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 9.35.

Does NL pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?

Yes, NL Industries is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 8.65%, and the company is expected to pay out $0.36 per share over the coming year.

Who are NL Industries's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?

When looking at NL Industries, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

Company	Mkt Cap	Sector	Industry	1Y Return	3Y Return
Allegion plc ALLE	12.53B	Industrials	Security & Protection Services	17.05%	33.52%
ADT ADT	7.19B	Industrials	Security & Protection Services	19.64%	23.24%
Napco Security NSSC	985.19M	Industrials	Security & Protection Services	-38.84%	65.46%
Evolv Technologies EVLV	892.55M	Industrials	Security & Protection Services	102.97%	127.50%
CompX International CIX	316.96M	Industrials	Security & Protection Services	4.51%	21.25%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

What are the key financial health indicators for NL Industries Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)

To get a sense of NL Industries's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 15.68%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 0.12, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 30.20%.

What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for NL?

Looking at NL Industries's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $148M. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 6.10%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -90.20%.

How much of NL stock is held by insiders and institutions?

Wondering who owns NL Industries stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 82.98% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 12.99%.

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